PID Interaction Interpretation for Real-Time Adverse Outcome Prediction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional techniques for interpreting parameter interactions in complex, multi-parameter prediction domains are limited by reliance on manual guidelines, time-consuming data mining, and lack of interpretability, leading to inaccurate and outdated predictions.

Innovation Solution

The use of partial information decomposition (PID) scores from a PID data source to generate predictive insights for entities, allowing for real-time adverse outcome predictions and initiation of prediction-based actions, such as alerts for potential adverse drug events.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional manual guidelines and extensive testing exercises are used to identify parameter interactions, then the predictions may be derived from expert experience and observations, but the process is time-consuming and the observations become outdated before completion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidtime to complete testing
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual expert review and traditional testing exercises with automated machine learning models that can process and analyze parameter interactions continuously without human intervention, eliminating the time bottleneck while maintaining prediction capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements continuous automated analysis of parameter interactions through machine learning models that operate without interruption, replacing the discrete, periodic nature of manual testing with ongoing real-time monitoring and prediction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

2Adaptability or versatility

If data mining and predictive machine learning methods are used to identify parameter interactions, then known and unknown interactions can be identified, but the techniques require sophisticated feature engineering from sensitive data sources which is time-consuming and costly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction detection capabilityVSAvoidfeature engineering complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and isolates only the critical features necessary for interaction detection from complex datasets, removing unnecessary complexity while retaining the essential information needed for accurate predictions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses pre-trained machine learning models that can be replicated and deployed across different contexts, avoiding the need to rebuild complex feature engineering pipelines from scratch for each application

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If predictive machine learning models are used to identify parameter interactions, then interactions can be identified, but the resulting models lack interpretability and require constant maintenance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction identification capabilityVSAvoidmodel interpretability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces intermediate layers in the machine learning model architecture that preserve interpretability by maintaining clear mappings between input parameters and output predictions, acting as mediators between raw data and final decisions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor model performance and provide explanations for predictions, allowing users to understand model decisions while maintaining accuracy through iterative improvement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250155870A1Multi-parameter interaction interpretation techniques for complex prediction domain
Publication Date: 2025.05.15 OPTUM SERVICES IRELAND LTD
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide parameter interpretation techniques for providing predictive insights for complex parameter combinations within a prediction domain. The techniques may include receiving an input parameter and one or more historical parameters for an entity. The techniques may include identifying, using a partial information decomposition (PID) data source, a plurality of PID scores based on the input parameter and the one or more historical parameters. The techniques may include determining an adverse outcome prediction based on the plurality of PID score and, in response to the adverse outcome prediction, initiating the performance of a prediction-based action.